Postoperatively, a Client Is Ordered to Do Coughing and Deep-Breathing

Multiple Choice

Postoperatively, a client is ordered to do coughing and deep-breathing exercises. What will the nursing assistant do when the client reports that it "hurts too much" and refuses to cooperate?

A) Allow the client to do the exercises later when they are in less pain.
B) Support the incision site with a small pillow while doing the exercises.
C) Give the client an incentive spirometer to use instead.
D) Help the client to do the exercise from the supine position.